Last updated on May 30th, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used while comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about cubes of 15.625.
A cube number is a value obtained by raising a number to the power of 3, or by multiplying the number by itself three times. When you cube a positive number, the result is always positive. When you cube a negative number, the result is always negative. This is because a negative number by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 15.625 can be written as 15.625³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 15.625 × 15.625 × 15.625.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods, such as multiplication method, a factor formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These three methods will help kids to cube the numbers faster and easier without feeling confused or stuck while evaluating the answers.
The multiplication method is a process in mathematics used to find the product of two numbers or quantities by combining them through repeated addition. It is a fundamental operation that forms the basis for more complex mathematical concepts.
Step 1: Write down the cube of the given number. 15.625³ = 15.625 × 15.625 × 15.625
Step 2: You get 3,814.697265625 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 15.625 is 3,814.697265625.
The formula (a + b)³ is a binomial formula for finding the cube of a number. The formula is expanded as a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³.
Step 1: Split the number 15.625 into two parts, a and b. Let a = 15 and b = 0.625, so a + b = 15.625
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 15³
3a²b = 3 × 15² × 0.625
3ab² = 3 × 15 × 0.625²
b³ = 0.625³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(15 + 0.625)³ = 15³ + 3 × 15² × 0.625 + 3 × 15 × 0.625² + 0.625³
15.625³ = 3375 + 421.875 + 87.890625 + 0.244140625
15.625³ = 3,814.697265625
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 15.625 is 3,814.697265625.
To find the cube of 15.625 using a calculator, input the number 15.625 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 15.625 × 15.625 × 15.625. This operation calculates the value of 15.625³, resulting in 3,814.697265625. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Enter 15.625
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 15.625³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 15.625 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 3,814.697265625.
There are some typical errors that kids might make during the process of cubing a number. Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that kids might make:
What is the cube and cube root of 15.625?
The cube of 15.625 is 3,814.697265625 and the cube root of 15.625 is approximately 2.5.
First, let’s find the cube of 15.625.
We know that cube of a number, such that x³ = y Where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number
So, we get 15.625³ = 3,814.697265625
Next, we must find the cube root of 15.625 We know that cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ³√x = y Where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number
So, we get ³√15.625 ≈ 2.5
Hence, the cube of 15.625 is 3,814.697265625 and the cube root of 15.625 is approximately 2.5.
If the side length of a cube is 15.625 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 3,814.697265625 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 15.625 for the side length: V = 15.625³ = 3,814.697265625 cm³.
How much larger is 15.625³ than 10³?
15.625³ – 10³ = 3,714.697265625.
First find the cube of 15.625, that is 3,814.697265625
Next, find the cube of 10, which is 1,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method.
3,814.697265625 – 1,000 = 2,814.697265625
Therefore, the 15.625³ is 2,814.697265625 larger than 10³.
If a cube with a side length of 15.625 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 5 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 15.625 cm is 3,814.697265625 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 15.625 means multiplying 15.625 by itself three times.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 3,814.697265625 cm³.
Estimate the cube 15.5 using the cube 15.625.
The cube of 15.5 is approximately 3,725.875.
First, identify the cube of 15.625, The cube of 15.625 is 15.625³ = 3,814.697265625.
Since 15.5 is only a tiny bit less than 15.625, the cube of 15.5 will be almost the same as the cube of 15.625.
The cube of 15.5 is approximately 3,725.875 because the difference between 15.5 and 15.625 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 3,725.875.
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